The New Health Insurance World: Here's Some Help For It

HELENA – With the launch of Montana’s health insurance exchange, the Office of Consumer Protection at the state Department of Justice is offering tips to help Montanans avoid identity theft scams related to medical services and health insurance products.

“Montanans need to be aware that scammers may take advantage of the insurance exchange launch and attempt to trick people into revealing confidential information or into signing up for bogus product and services,” said Office of Consumer Protection Director Matt Dale. “When a large program launches or when a natural disaster strik...